Legal & Compliance Manager
On-siteAbuja, FCT, Nigeria
Job Summary
Lead the company's legal, regulatory, and compliance function, including the fund manager's SEC registration process and ongoing obligations as a Nigerian Capital Market Operator. Draft, review, and negotiate investment documentation such as term sheets, facility agreements, and security documents. Manage external counsel across Nigeria, Mauritius, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal for transaction and fund-level matters. Oversee fund structuring and governance, including Limited Partnership Agreement compliance and LP reporting obligations. Design and implement the company's AML/CFT, KYC, and PEP screening framework in line with CBN, SEC, and international standards. Advise on regulatory matters affecting portfolio companies and serve as Company Secretary for the company entities.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified Nigerian legal practitioner (called to the Nigerian Bar)
- 6–10 years post-call experience
- SEC Sponsored Individual registration — either currently active or eligible to be registered (having completed the SEC/NCMI pre-registration training and examination)
- Strong background in capital markets, banking & finance, private equity, or investment funds
- Experience gained at a top-tier Nigerian law firm, in-house at a Capital Market Operator, or at a DFI/fund manager
- Proven drafting and negotiation experience on debt transactions
- Experience with RBF, mezzanine, or alternative credit structures
- Working knowledge of ISA 2025, SEC Rules, CBN regulations, CAMA, FATCA/CRS, and AML/CFT requirements
Desired Qualifications
- LLM or ICSAN (chartered secretary) qualification
- Experience with RBF, mezzanine, or alternative credit structures (a plus)
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